Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Chicago

Excellent beeplant. (Moldavian Balm) A tall plant with handsome dark green lemon-scented leaves, its appearance is reminiscent of hyssop or lavender, with showy lavender-blue flowers reaching 45cm/18”.

(Sticky Oak Goosefoot) Ambrosia is distinguishable by its small oakleaf-shaped, sticky and oily, light green leaves that grow along hairy stems. Grows naturally in disturbed soils.

Navajo remedy for stomachache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever. Tolerates drought and will self-seed. The leaves were used for teas. Easy to grow in well-drained soils in full sun.

Peppery leaves and fragrant flowers are delicious added fresh to salads. Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.

Dwarf variety 75cm/30”. Both the fruits and leaves are high in papain, an enzyme that aids digestion and is used in meat tenderizer. The famous dessert melon of the tropics.

(Lian Qiao) Important Chinese antibacterial herb used to treat flu and cold. Hardy shrub with yellow flowers that appear before the leaves in spring. Hardy to zone 5; prefers full sun and shelter from the wind.

Absinthe is the most famous anise-flavoured drink, and during the 19th century it was the favourite drink of Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Wilde. Anise seed has traditionally been valued for its ability to calm nervous stomachs and aid digestion, and...

These teardrop-shaped peppers from Brazil are the cutest little things, less than an inch in size. The flavour is fruity and smokey, and while they have some heat, the pickled fruits are perfect for those who do not like their chiles to start a fire.

Here is a flower-herb-veggie that cuts across the genres, with its white-flecked leaves and showy edible red-burgundy flowers. The leaves and flowers have a hot watercress flavour and are great in salads; and the young seed pods are hotter and can be...

(Isphaghula; Blond psyllium) Important remedy for constipation and problems of the bowel, including irritable bowel syndrome. Low growing annual with soft, grass-like hairy leaves.

Ht. 40cm/15”. The result is a beautiful new ornamental herb for sunny borders or mass plantings. (Baikal scullcap; Huang qin) One of Chinese medicine's most important herbs is now all dressed up for the flower garden! English breeders managed to coax...

(Azabu-tade; Cultivated smartweed) Popular Japanese herb used for sushi. This herb has lots of potential for experimentation! Peppery flavour is hot, but does not linger. Served on sashimi (sliced raw fish), tempura, and sushi.

A potent plant with many possibilities to professional researchers. Because of the risk of toxicity, stramonium is prohibited for sale in Canada. (Jimson weed; Thornapple; Jamestown weed) A cousin of tomatoes, chiles, and potatoes with sharply toothed...

(Chinese ephedra; Cao ma huang) A long time holy grail for Richters, we are very pleased finally to be able to offer seeds of the true Ma huang from Inner Mongolia. However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and...

Sow direct in pots. (Chinese parsley) First true cilantro developed for potted plant production.

Named after Yolo County in California where the Campbell Soup Company introduced this bell pepper in 1952. It quickly became popular among growers because of its improved resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and because its extra bushy foliage helps protect...

Well known as a source for high quality yellow dye since ancient times; pigments used for oil paint as well as dyeing wool, cotton, and silk up until the Middle Ages. Ht 24-60in (60-180cm).

Superb variety, excellent for Vietnamese and Thai cooking. Strongest scent and flavour of all the Thai basils.

Organic Herb Seed Collection - 6 Packets for $19.95 - $3.32 Each! This collection contains one packet each of 6 of our best selling 100% organic herb varieties! Every variety you need to create a delicious herb garden!

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Heat tolerant; suited for mid-summer sowings. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty salad greens.

(Bellyache bush; Babantsidze) Attractive small bush with glossy red leaves revered for its for spiritual properties. It is used to treat fevers caused by evil spirits and is used in purification rituals performed on the 40th day after the death of a spouse.

More compact than other leaf celeries, reaching only 25-50cm (10-20") in height. Use it like parsley and surprise your guests with its rich celery flavour and aroma. A very nice leaf celery with finely cut, dark green glossy leaves.

(Emperor´s candle; Ringworm tree; Candletree; Kagayima) A beautiful South American shrub or small tree that thrives in the southern U.S. where it is cultivated as an ornamental. Bees love this plant.

Flowers and stems are used to produce greenish-yellow and olive dyes. Restores normal rhythm to feeble, irregular heartbeat but large doses cause respiratory paralysis. Infusion of the dried tops is recommended for dropsy as well as bladder and kidney...

(Desert sage; Basin sagebrush) This iconic sagebrush of the American West is a pale-grey shrub that can reach 1m/3ft in height. Some believe that this is the "sage" that is most used for ceremonial smudging among the First Nations peoples of the western...

Hardy above zone 9. No special requirements, but germination may be slow and erratic. Germination codes: (1) & (4) Also available as a plant. Harvest only as needed. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll...

(Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane. Saponin content is somewhat lower than . Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam.